Fresh, modern, Italian Cuisine with a strong mediterranean flair using organic and free range produce wherever possible
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At Buonissimo We aim to produce a new menu for each season providing fresh, modern Italian cuisine with a strong Mediterranean flair using organic and free-range produce wherever possible.

Children are most welcome. We offer dishes marked with a smiling face Childrens portion available at
half price for a child’s portion.

Vegetarian dishes are marked with a V
Some dishes may contain nuts. Please advise us of any type of food allergy.



Buonissimo strongly believes in word of mouth recommendation to
attract new customers. Our reputation is based on the quality of our freshly
prepared food, at reasonable prices, in relaxed and welcoming surroundings.
Please do recommend us, and help to contribute to our continued success.

Some dishes may contain nuts. Please advise us of any type of food allergy.

We kindly ask our customers not to smoke in the restaurant.

A La Carte Menu - Menu Prizzo Fisso
Coffee And Tea
- Refreshments

Set Menu

breads

Pane Rustico Con Aglio Al Forno £2.95 V
Crusty rustic bread served warm with a whole bulb of slowly baked fresh garlic.
A must for garlic lovers!
 
Bruschetta Con Caprino E Pancetta £2.95
Bruschetta topped with crushed peas, pancetta (bacon) and goats cheese. Drizzled with a balsamic reduction. For our vegetarian V guests, we can omit the pancetta
 
Bruschetta Alla Marinara £2.95
Bruschetta topped with mixed seafood in a spicy home-made tomato arrabbiata sauce.
 
Misto Di Pane Buonissimo £5.95
A selection of the above breads, enough for two to share. V Vegetarian option is available on request. ‘Please ask’


Starters

Polpette Di Pesce £5.95
White crab, fresh salmon and prawn potato cakes. Served on a bed of cream and
wholegrain mustard sauce.
 
Zuppa Fatta In Casa £3.50 V Childrens portion available
Fresh home-made soup, served with warm rustic bread.
 
Antipasto Rustico £4.95 Starter £8.95 for two to share
A traditonal Italian platter of selected cured meats. Garnished with salad leaves, black olives and pecorino shavings.
 
Insalata Alla Greca £4.25 V Childrens portion available
Greek-style mixed leaf salad with feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and caper berries. Finished with a deep fried artichoke and polenta croutons.


Traditionally, Italians do not serve cheese on fish pasta or risotto - but if you would like it, please ask!
 
Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia £5.50 Starter £10.50 Main
Arborio rice cooked ‘al dente’ with fresh salmon, king prawns and calamari. Tossed with black squid ink and baby spinach. Finished with smoked salmon and caviar.V Vegetarian option is available on request. ‘Please ask’
 
Caserecce Con Salsiccie Di Cinghiale £4.95 Starter £8.95 Main Childrens portion available
A rustic pasta dish from the mountain regions of central Italy - pasta twists with wild boar sausages and broccoli florets. Tossed in a roasted garlic and cream sauce, sprinkled with pecorino cheese.
 
Panciotti Con Scamorza E Melanzane £4.95 Starter £8.95 Main V
Hand-made pasta parcels filled with smoked scamorza cheese and aubergines, in a spicy tomato and basil sauce. Topped with parmesan and a chargrilled aubergine.
 
Linguine Con Gamberoni E Porri £5.50 Starter £10.50 Main
Linguine pasta tossed with fresh salmon, king prawns, leeks and peas. Coated in a light cream sauce, finished with pine kernels and fresh chives.


Mains

Filetti Di Pesce Con Tapenade Di Olive £12.95
Boneless fillet of pangasius (a fish very similar to sole). Topped with olive tapenade, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. Served on a bed of spinach and tomatosauce; accompanied with potato wedges, broccoli florets and Sicilian caponata (sweet and sour mixed Mediterranean vegetables).
 
Branzino Con Salsa Di Agrumi E Basilico £12.50
Fresh sea bass fillets in a zesty white wine, orange and basil sauce. Served with new potatoes, roasted baby carrots and spinach tossed with chick peas and pancetta(bacon).
 
Involtino Di Vitello £13.50
Rolled veal escallop stuffed with mortadella, bel paese cheese and asparagus spears, coated with a light marsala and wholegrain mustard sauce. Served with potatogratin, roasted baby carrots and spinach tossed with chickpeas and pancetta(bacon).
 
Pasticcio Di Tortellini Con Broccoli E Caprino £4.95 Starter £8.95 Main V Childrens portion available
Oven baked spinach and ricotta tortellini layered with broccoli and goat’s cheese.
 
Spiedini Di Carne Alla Griglia Con Salmoriglio £12.95 Childrens portion available
Chargrilled meat skewers with marinated lamb, chicken and wild boar sausages ,brushed with a southern Italian style salmoriglio dressing. Served with a crisp salad, potato wedges and Sicilian caponata (sweet and sour mixed Mediterranean vegetables).
 
Bistecca Ai Funghi E Dolcelatte £12.95
Pan fried sirloin steak topped with oyster mushrooms, dolcelatte cheese and thyme. Served in a pool of rich red wine sauce. Accompanied with new potatoes, broccoli florets and roasted baby carrots.
 
Pollo Con Avocado E Martini £10.95 Childrens portion available
Free-range chicken breast, cooked with diced avocado and pink peppercorns in a cream and vermouth sauce. Served with potato wedges, roasted baby carrots and broccoli florets.
 


Potato Wedges £1.50
Gratin Potatoes £2.50
Spinach, Chickpeas and Pancetta £1.80
Mixed Seasonal Salad £3.50
Caponata – £2.50
sweet and sour mixed Mediterranean vegetables



Dessert

Granita Di Limoncello Con Fragole £4.50
A refreshing home-made Sicilian crushed ice dessert, infused with limoncello
liqueur. Served in a frozen glass layered with strawberries and mint.
 
Semi-freddo Tutti Frutti £4.50
A home-made ice cream dessert with candied tropical fruit served on a
pool of fruit coulis.
 
Bomba Di Cioccolato Con Sorbetto Alla Pera £4.95
Sticky chocolate and pear pudding with a soft Belgian chocolate centre.
Served warm, accompanied with a scoop of pear sorbet.
 
Budino Al Mandarino Con Frutta Esotica £4.95
Tear drop shaped mousse topped with a zesty passion fruit and mandarin
glaze. Drizzled with fruit coulis.
 
Torta Di Noci All’ Americana £4.95
Toasted pecan halves in a sticky-sweet filling, infused with bourbon,
sitting on a thin short crust pastry.
 
Why not have a glass of dessert wine?
We are offering a wonderful Moscato Di Pantelleria by the glass 100ml £3.95
 
Misto Di Formaggi £4.50 for one £6.95 for two to share
A selection of dolcelatte, parmesan, bel paese and taleggio cheeses served
with dried fruit, bread and biscuits.


menu prizzo fisso

Menu Prezzo Fisso - Tuesday to Saturday
Available 12 noon to 2.15pm 1 Course £6.95 or 2 Courses £8.50
 
Starters
 
Zuppa Fatta In Casa V
Fresh home-made soup, served with warm rustic bread.
 
Bruschetta Con Caprino E Pancetta V
Bruschetta topped with crushed peas, pancetta (bacon) and goats cheese. Drizzled with balsamic reduction. For our vegetarian guests, we can omit the pancetta
 
Insalata Estiva V
Mixed leaf salad with feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and olives. Tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing.
 
 
 
Pasta Del Giorno V
Chef’s choice of pasta for lunch.
 
Pollo Scamorza E Melanzane
Pan fried free range chicken breast in a tomato and parmesan sauce, topped with a grilled aubergine and melted scamorza cheese. Served with potato wedges, roasted baby carrots and broccoli florets.
 
Salmone Con Salsa Di Pesto E Porri
Fresh salmon cooked in a pesto, cream and leek sauce. Served with new potatoes, roasted baby carrots and broccoli florets.


refreshments

Coffee regular. £1.40
 
Espresso £1.40
Short, strong, black coffee.
 
Espresso Doppio £1.70
Two shots of espresso.
 
Cappuccino £1.50
Espresso and hot milk topped with frothed milk.
 
Latte £1.50
Shot of espresso, steamed milk and just a little foamed milk.
 
Caffé Macchiato £1.50
Shot of espresso, topped with a single spoon of frothed milk.
 
Decaffeinated Coffee £1.40
 
Liqueur Coffee £2.95
With a choice of your favourite liqueur.
 
Teas £1.40
Darjeeling, Organic Earl Grey, Lemon Tea,Organic Peppermint, Traditional English.
 
 
 
Aperitifs and Spirits £1.80
 
Mixers 70p
A wide range of aperitifs is available
 
Beers £2.95
Peroni Nastro Azzurro (Italian)
Moretti (Italian)
Alcohol Free Becks
 
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices £1.50
Pepsi Cola Lemonade Orange Juice etc
 
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices £2.20
Appletiser
Cranberry Juice
J2O ~ Orange & Passion Fruit or
J2O ~ Apple & Raspberry
 
Mineral Water - Still or Sparkling
75cl Bottle £2.95 Glass 95p
 
Digestifs £2.50
Amaretto Grappa Strega
Sambuca Nocello Limoncello etc
 

We would like to inform you that only one final bill will be issued per table. It is our policy not to accept payment with individual orders, as we would like to concentrate our attention fully on making sure you have a most enjoyable evening.

Please note that to enable us to offer the best service to all our customers, our party bookings are limited to 12 persons on Friday and Saturday evenings

SET MENU £18.50 plus 10% service charge
Zuppa Fatta In Casa V
Freshly made soup served with warm rustic bread.
Bruschetta Alla Marinara
Bruschetta topped with mixed seafood in a spicy, garlic and tomato sauce.
Paglia E Fieno Asparagi Pinoli E Limone V
White and green pasta ribbons tossed in a crème
fraîche, lemon and asparagus sauce. Finished with toasted pine
kernels, rocket and parmesan shavings.
Prosciutto Crudo Con Mozzarella Di Bufala
Parma ham and buffalo mozzarella salad drizzled with pesto dressing
and finished with savoury Italian taralli biscuits.
Insalata Di Pollo Estiva
Marinated grilled chicken breast served on a bed of dressed green leaves
with sun-blushed tomatoes, quail eggs, new potatoes and black olives.
Finished with shavings of parmesan and Italian savoury taralli biscuits.
Tris Di Verdure Ripiene Alla Mediterranea V
Trio of vegetables to include Italian rice stuffed pepper, a slice of roast
butternut squash filled with roast mediterranean vegetables and a field
mushroom topped with mixed cheese and herbs.
Salmone Con Crema Di Limone E Carciofi
Fillet of fresh salmon cooked in a creamy artichoke and lemon sauce with
wilted spinach. Finished with toasted pine kernels and a deep fried artichoke
heart. Served with green beans and rustic fries.
Osso-Buco Di Maiale Con Gremolata E Maggiorana
Wonderfully tender slow braised pork osso-buco, in a white wine,
marjoram and lemon gremolata. Served with saffron rice and broccoli.
Sorbissimo Al Limone Con Fragole E Melone
A flute glass filled with melon, strawberries and fresh mint,
topped with a liquid lemon sorbet.
Deliza Al Pistacchio
Delicious sponge cake stuffed with ricotta and sprinkled with
crushed Sicilian pistachios.
Mousse Stracciatella
Layers of cocoa sponge filled with vanilla ice-cream and
chocolate drops, dusted with cocoa powder.
Filter Coffee
 
Vegetarian dishes are marked with a V
Some dishes may contain nuts. Please advise
us if you have any type of food allergy.
£5 per person deposit is required to confirm your booking.
Polite Notice
We would like to inform you that only one final bill will be issued per table.
It is our policy not to accept payment with individual orders, as we would like to
concentrate our attention fully on making sure
you have a most enjoyable evening.
 
Please note that to enable us to offer the best service to all our customers,
our party bookings are limited to 12 persons on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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